Sanctuary cities vs. hideouts
by By Cal Thomas, Tribune Content Agency
Aug 10, 2017
2 minutes
In biblical times, a sanctuary city was a place where someone who had committed unintentional manslaughter could find refuge from "the avenger of blood." If the offender left the sanctuary city, he could be set upon by a relative of the dead person and killed. No sanctuary was available to anyone who committed murder with malice aforethought.
Modern sanctuary cities
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days